So, I've just enlisted in the military and will delay college for now. But I'm curious about whether or not I will be able to use my military experience as credit towards a degree in a Christian college. Can anyone tell me if there are Christian colleges out there that accept military transcripts? Thanks!
Absolutely, many Christian colleges do accept military transcripts and convert your military training into academic credit. However, the amount of credit that is awarded can vary from college to college depending on their policies.
You'll want to ensure that the Christian college you're considering is part of the American Council on Education (ACE) which helps translate military training/experience into academic credit. Typically, the schools that work with ACE are more understanding and accommodating of the unique situations and experiences of military personnel. Schools like Liberty University and Colorado Christian University are both Christian institutions part of ACE.
You can also use the Joint Services Transcript service, which standardizes your military training onto a transcript that can be understood in the academic world. However, again, it will be up to the individual college how much of this they will accept for credit.
In general, be sure to have conversations with the admissions departments of these schools, they can provide specific guidance about how their establishment handles credit for military experience.
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